News Briefs

May 6, 2011

Crayon Corner Learning Center OPEN HOUSE Thursday, May 12th, 2011 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Come take a tour of the building, meet the teacher and sign your child up for the 2011-2012 school year! 3 year old class- Must be 3 by September 15, 2011. 4 year old class- Must be 4 by September 15, 2011.

Gladbrook Farmer’s Market Gladbrook’s Farmer’s Market will be held on Wednesday evenings, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Gladbrook United Methodist parking lot, starting June 1st thru Sept. Anyone is welcome to sell at the farmer’s market...love to have new vendors!! Gladbrook Women’s Club The Gladbrook Womens Club’s Annual Membership meeting will be held at Shay’s Tea Room, Hunter Mansion in Newton, on Thursday, May 12. This is a chance to invite women who may be interested in joining the club. Members are reminded to gather at the Methodist Church parking lot no later than 10:10 a.m. to share rides and that annual dues will be collected at that meeting.

Gladbrook Auxiliary The Gladbrook Auxiliary Mothers Tea will be held on Mon., May 9th, at 1:30. The 3rd District President will be our guest. The Memorial Service, Graduation Service, and continuous years of membership awards will be presented. Angela Wrage will be providing a musical program. Hostesses are Lady Schmidt, Pat Sievers, Sue Koster, and Maxine Schoel.

Jr. Auxiliary The Gladbrook Jr. Auxiliary will be distributing poppies on Wed., May 11th, after school. The kids will meet at the Memorial Building for treats and will be served supper after their territory is finished. Juniors invite your friends to help. Any adults that would like to help give Jeanne a call.

Gladbrook Senior Citizens The Gladbrook Senior Citizens dinner will be hosted by the Gladbrook Women’s Club at Peace Church on Friday, May 13, at 11:30 a.m. Please call Pat Oettchen at (641) 473-2530 by May 7th to make reservations.

Taco Supper Garwin 4th of July Committee will sponsor a taco supper, Friday, May 13, serving from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Garwin City Park Shelter House.

Gladbrook City Wide Garage Sales The Gladbrook City Wide Garage Sales will be held on Saturday, June 4th, 2011. If you are interested in registering a garage sale, please contact Kandi Hendricks by May 28th at 641-750-4156 or by email at kandih@iowatelecom.net. When calling or emailing please have the following information ready: name, address of sale and items for sale. Registration fee is $10 per sale site. Registration forms will also be available at Casey’s.

Siren Testing Garwin Fire Department will test the warning sirens on the 3rd Monday of the month. This will be a year-round policy.

Library Coffee Time Stop in and join us every Friday afternoon at the Gladbrook Public Library at 2 p. m. for coffee and conversation. We might even discuss a book or two. Bring a friend and hopefully brighten your day and ours!! Pat & Karen